Do I need a licence for boat rental in Tenerife?

No licence is needed for boats up to 6m and 15HP. Larger boats require a skipper licence or you can hire a captain with your boat hire.

Where do boat rentals depart from in Tenerife?

Puerto Colón in Costa Adeje is the main departure marina. You can also hire boats from Los Gigantes, Las Galletas harbour, and San Miguel marina.

Will I see whales and dolphins on a boat hire?

Very likely! The waters between Los Cristianos and Los Gigantes are home to pilot whales and bottlenose dolphins year-round.

How do I compare boat rental prices in Tenerife?

Use our partner Boataround to search and compare thousands of boats and yachts in Tenerife, or book directly with the local operators listed on this page.

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Motorboat rental on the Tenerife coast near Costa Adeje

Boat Rental in Tenerife

Rent a motorboat in Tenerife — no-licence boats, skippered hire, and coastal exploration from Puerto Colón.

From €150/half day

What's Included

No-licence boats available (up to 15HP)
GPS navigation and safety equipment
Bimini sun shade and cool box
Snorkelling gear included
Optional skipper available

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Looking for boat rental in Tenerife? Hiring a motorboat opens up coastal exploration you cannot reach by land — hidden coves, snorkel spots, and dolphin-watching waters along the south coast.

No-licence boats (up to 6m and 15HP) are available for anyone 18+. Larger boat hire Tenerife options with optional captain range from 7 to 12m. Most rentals depart from Puerto Colón marina in Costa Adeje. Compare local operators and Boataround listings to find the best price for your dates.

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How to rent a boat in Tenerife

From Puerto Colón, head south towards Palm-Mar for swimming coves, or north towards Los Gigantes for dramatic volcanic cliffs. Diego Hernández beach is accessible only by boat or a difficult hike — a classic stop on self-drive motorboat rentals.

Slow down near the whale-watching zone: pilot whales are resident year-round and bottlenose dolphins may ride your bow wave. Always keep the legal 60m distance from marine mammals. For the widest choice of boat hire Tenerife inventory — including vessels beyond the island — compare options on Boataround before you book.